Aesthetics Rx Ultimate Serum Brightening And Exfoliant Versus Aesthetics Rx Total Repair DNA Serum
Updated on November 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Aesthetics Rx Ultimate Serum Brightening And Exfoliant 17 ingredients
Aesthetics Rx Total Repair DNA Serum 40 ingredients
About this product
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Aesthetics Rx Ultimate Serum Brightening And Exfoliant 17 ingredients
Aesthetics Rx Total Repair DNA Serum 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Yeast Polysaccharides
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Water, Alcohol Denat., Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Yeast Polysaccharides, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningShea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Brassica Glycerides
EmollientPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Pullulan
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lecithin
EmollientSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract
HumectantHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
Preservative
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLysolecithin
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-51 Amide
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Brassica Glycerides, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Behenyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Pullulan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Retinal, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Tocopherol, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Xanthan Gum, Acetyl Glutamine, Glycine Soja Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-51 Amide, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Aesthetics Rx Ultimate Serum Brightening And Exfoliant 17 ingredients
Aesthetics Rx Total Repair DNA Serum 40 ingredients
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Aesthetics Rx Ultimate Serum Brightening And Exfoliant 17 ingredients
Incredible for this 40 year old. It's tingly and dies sting a touch but not too bad and boy it makes your texture reduce, hyperpigmentation is reduced, pores are unclogged and reduced. Best my skin has ever looked.
